When Luo Jinxiao opened her eyes again, she found herself in the familiar, peaceful courtyard. A lantern hung by the entrance, its soft glow cutting through the eerie atmosphere. She let out a breath she hadn’t realized she’d been holding, feeling a thin layer of sweat clinging to her skin. “Master, what was that just now?” she quickly asked. Elder…
“Continue? Continues what?” Luo Jinxiao’s face was as red as fire, almost ready to pledge her life to prove her innocence. “I just took a nap, and when I woke up, this is what happened.” Luo Jinxiao grabbed Qu Weiyin’s hand and pulled her into the room, dragging her towards the bed. The young girl was still sound asleep. Luo…
“Look, I’ve used up the spirit pill that could have helped me advance. You should teach me more as compensation,” Luo Jinxiao leaned in, taking advantage of the moment. To her surprise, Qu Weiyin agreed readily. She even went to the bookshelf and retrieved several ancient scrolls, placing them in Luo Jinxiao’s hands. “These are cultivation techniques I gathered with…
Harnessing the power of the thunder tribulation, Qu Weiyin launched a furious attack. The Crescent Star Sword hummed with energy as she slashed at Qu Chengzhou, forcing him to leap back to narrowly avoid the attack. “Weiyin, do you really intend to oppose this elder?” Qu Chengzhou snarled, regaining his grip on his sword. “Don’t be ridiculous, Elder Qu. This…
“Junior Shishu, it’s me.” Luo Jinxiao held her hand, surprised by its icy coldness. She tightened her grip, hoping to warm it. Qu Weiyin coughed a few times, finally regaining full consciousness. Her eyes landed on Luo Jinxiao’s face, and she froze. After a moment, she collected herself, her expression carefully neutral. Withdrawing her hand, she said coldly, “Why are…